About
The Waverider Group was founded by Derek Draper and Curtis Kroeker to acquire and grow a profitable small business. Derek and Curtis each have more than 20 years of experience operating as executives in high-growth startups and industry-leading enterprises.
Derek Draper, Co-Founder
Derek has 20+ years of experience as a proven executive with broad experience leading global organizations at both startups and industry-leading companies. He’s held senior leadership positions at Google, Workday, Juniper Square, Pattern, Wildfire and Fisher Investments.
Derek holds a BA from Dartmouth College where he double-majored in Economics and Psychology. For more on his professional history, see LinkedIn.
Derek lives in the SF Bay Area and is the proud father of 3 boys, ages 10, 8 and 6. On the weekends he enjoys time outside with his family.
Curtis Kroeker, Co-Founder
Curtis has built SaaS platforms, marketplaces and AI/ML businesses for Fortune 500 and venture-backed companies. Among his accomplishments are leading eBay Motors Vehicles to $200M revenue. Curtis started his career with McKinsey & Company where he focused on growth strategy and new market entry.
Curtis holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calgary and an M.B.A. from the Amos Tuck School at Dartmouth. For more, see LinkedIn.
Curtis lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and their two children. A spirit of curiosity and shared outdoor pursuits – cycling, skiing, surfing, sailing – foster growth, gratitude and connection.
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